One By Millions

Chapter 10

Shino grumbled under her breath and pulled her scarf over her nose. Her rose gold eyes followed the movements of those in the room. She watched as they talked and mingled. Talking about whatever rich adults talk about. Most of the children were spoiled brats trying to show off and she just wanted to go home and take a nap. She didn't understand why she had to be there? Her parents could have left her home with Kinji and Kina. She could have been taking a well deserved nap. But for some reason her parents decided that she had to attend this party or ball or whatever this thing was.

She had way too many problems with this. First of all she had to dress properly. The ball is a formal occasion so she had to dress in formal wear. That mean a dress or a suit. She absolutely hates wearing dresses so she went with a suit. That's how she ended up in a tailored white suit with a red tie. Formal wear was not her style. She liked casual clothes. Clothes she could move in. Secondly she had to be on her best behavior. Rich adults can be so overbearing when it comes to children. Third of all she would have to be around spoiled rich kids. She had rich parents, but you didn't see her going around bragging about all the cool things she had. Fourth of all she didn't like being around too many people. She was homeschooled and isn't used to having too many people around. She's  very social don't get it wrong. But that doesn't mean she liked being around people she didn't know. And lastly she was a ten year old girl and didn't want anything to do with the ball. She wanted absolutely nothing to do with the party.

Her parents had been dragged into a conversation with a persistent couple and she was left standing quietly at their side. At some point she decided to just leave them be and go see what she can find at the food table. Maybe they had some chocolate cake. Or cupcakes. Actually anything chocolate flavor would do her some good.

She maneuvered herself through the string of people with calculated ease and arrived at the table in one piece. She scanned the table looking for her desired treat. There were cakes of all kind but there was only one remaining piece of chocolate cake. To be expected of such a popular flavor. Shino smiled happily and reached for the slice, but there was someone else going for it as well.

Shino paused and raised an eyebrow. She tilted her head to get a look at her fellow chocolate fan. She was met with onyx cat like eyes. She found them familiar.

"I'm sorry, you can have it if you like"

The girl apologized and offered Shino the cake. Shino stared at it before looking at the girl in front of her. Onyx eyes and long spiky black hair pulled into a side pony tail.

"No it's alright. You can have it" Shino refused the cake.

"I insist. You reached for it first so you should have it"

Shino looked at the cake again and sighed.

"Ok, how about we share? I get half and you get half. That way all is fair"

"If you're OK with it"

"I suggested it so I'm OK with it" Shino chuckled and offered the girl a fork. "I'm Shino Kiddo. Its pleasure to meet you"

"It's a pleasure to meet you as well. I'm Momo Yaoyorozu

The smile on Shino's face only spread when she heard the name. She knew it! Momo. She met Momo.

The ball's not that disappointing after all.

"If you don't mind me asking. Why are you wearing a suit? "

"Because I do not like dresses"

"Why are you wearing headphones and a scarf? "

"I need to  for my quirk"